1,593 light recipes

A quick, easy yet tasty recipe to cook Swiss chard, or any similar greens. Serve it as a side dish to accomplish your main course, or grab a few slices of crusty bread to complete a light, wholesome yet delicious meal.

A vibrant, nutrient-packed salad featuring fresh spinach, crispy bacon, tender hard-boiled eggs, and peppery radishes, all tossed in a creamy garlic-cheese dressing with a zesty lemon kick. Perfect as a hearty side or light main dish

Light fluffy and cheesy. A great party in "la bouche" (the mouth). Can be made ahead and popped in the oven when you're ready to bake them up fresh. The probability is that each person will have no problem consuming 4 per serving!

These homemade graham wafers are crisp, lightly sweet, and perfect for snacking, crushing into crumbs for pie crusts, or pairing with spreads. Made with wholesome graham flour and a touch of vanilla, they bake up golden and delicious in just minutes.

It's hard to be not tasty when there are fresh mint and chocolate chips in cookies. If you have lots of fresh mint growing at your back yard, these delicious chocolate chip mint cookies should definitely be on your "to-bake" list!

New York strip steak marinated in light teriyaki sauce with garlic and black pepper for 45 minutes, then grilled or broiled to your preferred doneness. Just 4 ingredients.

Grilled marinated portobello is tender, juicy and flavorful. Place it on the sandwich bread, and a delicious meatless sandwich. Toss some fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and radishes with a light vinaigrette, serve it beside the sandwich, here you have a hearty and tasty meal.

Light, puffy cheese toast made with ricotta and cream cheese on raisin bread. A quick toaster oven snack that bakes up golden in just 5 minutes. Weight Watchers friendly!

Savory filo cheese cups, crisp phyllo shells brushed with hazelnut oil and filled with a herbed goat cheese and fromage blanc custard, then baked until golden and puffed. An elegant vegetarian party bite.

A pretty side-dish that can be made ahead of time. Roasted asparagus and tomatoes with a refreshing citrus marinade, a quick and easy and tasty way to serve asparagus with lively colors.

Italian cheesecake blends silky mascarpone with creamy ricotta, brandy, and vanilla, then bakes into two graham cracker pies with a tender, lightly set filling. A no-water-bath cheesecake with old-country flavor and zero fuss.

Learn how to make Fruited Passover Kugels using matzo, eggs, apples, and prunes. This satisfying dish is perfect for Passover celebrations. Enjoy a tasty, kosher dessert that is sure to impress your family and guests.

Pecan crisps made with butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, rolled thin and topped with a pecan half. A simple kneaded dough yields tender, nutty cookies with lightly browned edges.

A quick veggie-loaded egg scramble with mushrooms, red pepper, and cream cheese stuffed into a warm pita pocket. Light, filling, and on the table in 20 minutes.

French-style yogurt salad dressing with double mustard, olive oil, lemon, and mixed herbs. Thick like ranch but tangy and light. A versatile everyday dressing ready in 5 minutes.

Yum. The combination of asparagus and mushrooms inside the omelet was packed with flavor, and it went deliciously well with omelette.